Biogas-an Alternative Fuel for Distributed Generation

Neha Gupta1; Sunil Kumar Mahla

doi:https://doi.org/10.51976/ijari.541711

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Biogas-an Alternative Fuel for Distributed Generation

Neha Gupta1, Sunil Kumar Mahla

Vol 5 , Issue 4 , October - December 2017 | Pages: 69-74 | Research Paper

https://doi.org/10.51976/ijari.541711

Received: January 25, 2017 | Revised: June 20, 2017 | Accepted: July 28, 2017 | Published Online: December 15, 2017

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1. * Neha Gupta1, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Shri Venkateswara University, Amroha, Uttar Pradesh, India (guptaneha2207@gmail.com)

2. Sunil Kumar Mahla, Department of Mechncial Engineering, AIET, Faridkot, Punjab, India

The electric energy sector is facing problems of fuel scarcity such as coal shortage, average losses of power transmission, distribution rise, insufficient or poor infrastructure and connectivity in distribution lines etc. Renewable energy sources are considered as clean sources of energy and when use optimally, these resources minimize environmental hazards, produce minimum secondary wastes and are sustainable based on future energy demands. Since Internal combustion engines are developed more than a century ago, IC engines are the most common of all distributed generation technologies. In this paper a review has been done on use of biogas as an alternative sustainable fuel to be used in internal combustion engine for distributed generation. The main objective of this paper is to investigate bio-gas generation, its properties, desired characteristics and factors affecting the biogas generation from organic wastes by the anaerobic digestion. The biogas primarily comprises of methane, which is used for combustion. Use of methane reduces harmful engine emissions, and keeps the environment clean. It is economical and slurry can be used as organic manure. The main aspect of stationary internal combustion engines for electrical generators use is for isolated farms and rural areas.

Keywords

Biogas; Electrical Generators; Electrical Energy; Distributed Generation.

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